William Klecker

William "Bill" Earl Klecker, J

 Loving Husband,  Dad, Papa, and Friend, age 74, of White Bear Township (previously of St. Paul and Roseville) passed away on January 8, 2024. 

Preceded in death by his parents William and Elizabeth Klecker, mother-in-law Lucille Kunzer, and sister, Catherine Hoyhtya. 

Survived by wife of over 53 years, Kathleen "Kathy", and children, Karen (Jesse) Beauclaire, Kelly (Amy) Skare-Klecker, Kim (Sean) Porter, Kevin (Amanda) Klecker, and grandchildren, Ethan, Zac (Hannah), Brayden, Nolan, Jason, Evelyn, Drew, Adrienne, Gracelyn, and Cameron. Also survived by father-in-law Jerome Kunzer, and brothers, Kenny, Larry, Frank, and Tim, and many nieces and nephews. 

He will be deeply missed. Retired from the State of Minnesota. 

Visitation at Mueller Memorial Funeral Home - WBL, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, from 5-7 PM Thursday, January 25. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, January 26, at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake. Luncheon immediately following Mass at St. Mary's of the Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to American Heart Association or Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities.